Bus Tickets from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

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Next departures for Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen on September 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Sloterdijk
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)Cheapest
Flixbus
Schiphol (AMS) Airport
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

Bus
Average PriceUS$17 - US$25Average Duration7h 50m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$32 - US$164Average Duration4h 21m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$20 - US$27Average Duration1h 50m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
US$20Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$19
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure2:10pm
Distance184 km
Latest bus departure3:10pm

Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Amsterdam - Gelsenkirchen

  1. What is the travel distance from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

    It's about 180 km (112 miles) from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

    Buses departing from Sloterdijk in Amsterdam will take you to Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Sep 14, 2025 with a price of US$37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Amsterdam by bus?

Bus from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam

You can also go to Gelsenkirchen by train

Train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

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